Model MX-M182
MX-M182D MX-M202D MX-M232D
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 Using the Manual
Introduction
About the Manuals
Meaning of R in Original and Paper Size Indications
 Differences Between Models
Conventions Used in this Manual
SPF
Rspf
 Software
Before Software Setup
Hardware and Software Requirements
 Installing the Software
Power on the Machine
Turn the power switch to the on position
Double-click the Setup icon
 When installing is finished, click the Close button
Click the MFP Driver button
 This completes the installation of the software
 Connecting to a Computer
Connecting a USB Cable
System requirements for USB 2.0 Hi-Speed mode
Interface cable
 Click the Next button
Using the Machine AS a Shared Printer
You will return to the window of . Click the Close button
 Configuring the Printer Driver
 Setting UP Button Manager
Windows XP/Vista/7
Click the Sharp MX-XXXX icon and select Properties
Click the OK button
 Windows
Select Sharp Button Manager AA in Send to this application
 Driver cannot be installed Windows 2000/XP
Troubleshooting
Plug and Play window does not appear
 Click Uninstall a program
Removing the software
Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel
Select the driver from the list, and remove the software
 Part Names and Functions
 Document cover when installed
Original guides when the SPF/RSPF is installed
Feeding roller cover when the SPF/RSPF is installed
Right side cover when the SPF/RSPF is installed
 Operation Panel
 Start key / indicator
Paper Select key
Copy Ratio key
Auto Image key
 Example Copy mode
Operation in COPY, PRINT, SCAN, and FAX Modes
Display base screen
100%
 Power on and OFF
Power on
Power OFF
Power save modes
 Paper tray type Paper type Size Weight Capacity
Loading Paper
Paper
Special papers
 Loading Paper
Loading the paper tray
Push the pressure plate down
Gently push the paper tray into the machine
 Loading the bypass tray
Important points when inserting paper in the bypass tray
Unfold the bypass tray
 Changing the Paper Size Setting of a Tray
Envelopes
Copy
Paper Size SET
 Disabling Enabling Auto Tray Switching
Auto Tray Switching
Paper
Auto
 Auditing Mode
Number of Accounts in Auditing Mode
Using Auditing Mode
Copies MADE000,000 REMAINING050,000
 Normal Copying
Copying from the document glass
Close the SPF/RSPF
Make sure that the desired paper tray is selected
 Copying from the SPF/RSPF
Press the Start key to begin
Copying
Copy is delivered to
 Stream feeding mode
Removing the document cover
Copying books or originals with folds or creases
Originals that can be used in the SPF/RSPF
 Points concerning the position of the printed copy image
 Making a Copy Darker or Lighter
Auto
Text/photo
Text
 Setting the Number of Copies
Auto tray switching when there are two or more paper trays
Important note when making a large number of copies
Selecting the Tray
 Selecting the Original Size
ORIG. Size Enter
ORIG. Size Enter Inch
Selecting an inch original size
 Extra
OKORIG. Size Enter
Extra
Size Input
 Reducing or Enlarging a Copy
Automatic Ratio Selection
Press the Paper Select key to select the desired tray
Press the Auto Image key
 Copy Ratio
Manual Ratio Selection Preset Copy RATIOS/ZOOM
86% 100%
 Modes
Margin Shift
 Adjust
XY Zoom
OFF
Set the vertical ratio with the , , , or keys
 Automatic TWO-SIDED Copying MX-M182D/MX-M202D/MX-M232D
Original → Paper Usable paper
Document
Glass
 TWO-SIDED Copying of ONE-SIDED Originals
Binding Change OFF
Press the 2-SIDED Copy key
Select 1 to 2 with the or key, or with the 2-SIDED Copy key
 Copy Mode Binding Change on
 Select 2 to 2 with the or key, or with the 2-SIDED Copy key
 Copy Mode
Select 2 to 1 with the or key, or with the 2-SIDED Copy key
 TWO-SIDED Copying Using the Bypass Tray
Place original B as shown below
 Dual page Copying
Erase Dual Copy
Okoff
Checkmark appears
 Interrupting a Copy RUN
Replace the previous originals and press the Start key
 Convenient Copy Functions
Sort COPY/GROUP Copy
This section explains major convenient copy functions
Sort copy Group copy
 Offset function enabled Offset function disabled
Sort
Sort
Offset function
 1 Copy
 Okchange
OK2in1/4in1
2in1
Pattern
 Margin Shift OFF Down
Right
 Erasing Shadows around the Edges of a Copy
Erase
Edge
Centre
 Select the erasure width with the or key
 SIZEmm
Card Shot
Card Shot
 Front side of the card is scanned
 ID Card Copy
A5-A3 Size Factory default setting
Front Back Centre Line
 Press the Start key
 Online
Basic Printing
Offline
 Pausing a Print JOB
When the job separator tray is Note installed
If the Tray Runs OUT of Paper During Printing
Make sure that Sharp MX-xxxx is selected as the printer
 Opening the Printer Driver from the Start Button
Click the Printing Preferences button in the General tab
 Printer Driver Setting Screen
 Printing Multiple Pages on ONE
 Rotating the Print Image 180 Degrees
Rotate 180 degrees
Check the Fit To Paper Size button
A3 or Ledger
 Click the Advanced tab in the printer driver setup screen
Printing Faint Text and Lines in Black
Text To Black/Vector To Black
Select the zoom ratio
 Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast of the Image
How to Print a Watermark
To adjust a setting, drag Slide bar or Click the or button
Printing a Watermark
 TWO-SIDED Printing
Printing result
Sided Book Sided Tablet Vertical Horizontal
Bound at the side Bound at the top
 Saving Frequently Used Print Settings
Saving Settings AT the Time of Printing
User Settings
Using saved settings
 Outline of the Print Status Window
 Scanning Overview
 Scanning Using the Keys on the Machine
SC2
SC3
SC4
 Click to save your settings and exit the dialog box
Scan Setup area Set the scan conditions
Button Manager
 Button Manager Settings
Button Manager scan menu factory default
Setting screen Button Manager will open
This completes the settings
 Only when using the Rspf
Scanning from Your Computer
Scanning from a TWAIN-COMPLIANT Application
Select Sharp MFP Twain AA, and click the Select button
 When you are ready to begin scanning, click the Scan button
Specify the scanning area and set the scan preferences
 Scanner driver settings
Set-up screen
 Preview screen
Preview screen
Rotate button
Image Size button
 Click the Scan button
Scan screen WIA driver will appear
 Scanning from the Scanner and Camera Wizard Windows XP
Scanner and Camera Wizard will appear
 Click the Finish button
 Printing and Scanning Problems
MACHINE/COPYING Problems
This chapter describes troubleshooting and misfeed removal
 MACHINE/COPYING Problems
 Problem Cause and solution Misfeed occurs
Paper is outside of the specified size and weight Range
Paper is not loaded properly
Pieces of paper inside machine
 Display or the Data indicator is blinking
Original is curled or folded
Original has many solid black areas Original size is not
Automatically selected or the copy
 Start indicator blinks
Problem Cause and solution Any other indicators turned off
Display turns off
 Printing and Scanning Problems
 Orientation of document setting is not correct
Printed, but the print data has not
117 Been printed completely
Uneven
 You have not specified a suitable resolution
Brightness and contrast settings are not suitable
Lighter than expected
Poor scanning quality
 There is not enough machine memory
 Message Action
MB of expansion memory
 Misfeed Removal
Misfeed in the SPF/RSPF
Remove the misfed original
Section B
 Misfeed in the Bypass Tray
Section C
 Misfeed in the paper feed area
Misfeed in the Machine
Close the front cover and side cover
 Misfeed in the fusing area
Injury
 Close the side cover
Misfeed in the transport area
Be careful not to tear the misfed paper during removal
 Close the upper paper tray
Misfeed in the Upper Paper Tray
Push the upper paper tray in completely
 Misfeed in the Lower Paper Tray
Open the lower side cover
Remove the misfed paper
Close the lower side cover
 Required indicator
Replacing the Toner Cartridge
 Routine Maintenance
Checking the Total Output Count
 Routine Maintenance
Cleaning the Document Glass and SPF/RSPF/DOCUMENT Cover
 Cleaning the Bypass Tray Paper Feed Roller
Cleaning the Transfer Charger
 Adjusting the Display Contrast
Contrast of the display can be adjusted as explained below
ORIG. Size
Display Contrast
 Specifications
Specifications Printer and Scanner
Printer Function
 Scanner Function
 Optional Equipment
 Single Pass FEEDER/REVERSING Single Pass Feeder
Dimensions
Document Cover
 Power supply
Sheet Paper Feed UNIT/2 X 250-SHEET Paper Feed Unit
Part names
AR-D36 AR-D37
 Storage of Supplies
Proper Storage
Store the supplies in a location that is
Store paper in the wrapper and lying flat
 Programs for Copy Mode
Programming AN Administrator Password
 System Settings
Programming AN Administrator Password
Change Admin PW
 System Settings List
Programs for Copy Mode
Programs for general use of the machine
Program name
 Using the System Settings
Copier
 Auditing Mode
Reset Account
Reset 1 ACC
Account Control
 ACC. # Control
ACC. # Control
Delete Change
 Cancel Jobs of Invalid Accounts
Account Limit
Single ACC. Limit
ACC. # Security
 Waiting Copy Lamp Setting
USB2.0 Mode
Device Control
Offset Function
 Operation Setting
 Disable Auto KEY Repeat
Disable Paper Size SET
KEY Touch Sound
Keys Touch Sound AT Initial Point
 Energy Save
 Copy Settings
Exposure Adjust
Margin Default
Erase Adjust
 Card Shot Default
Default Tray SET
Default Exposure
Stream Feeding
 Photo Mode Default
Disable Auto Paper Selection
Disable 2-SIDED Copy
Sort Auto Select
 Operation Guide